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Bluebunch Wheatgrass

Description

Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a native, perennial, cool-season bunch grass.  It is palatable to both livestock and wildlife and is also useful in reclamation and erosion control.  Qualities include drought resistance, long lifespan, extensive root system, cold tolerance, resistance to fire, and ability to persist on thin, rocky soils.  Bluebunch Wheatgrass can grow at elevations between 500 and 10,000 feet above sea level.  It does not compete well with aggressive introduced grasses but is very compatible with slower growing native grasses.

Details

Type

Wheat Grass

Purpose

Pasture, Reclamation, Erosion, and Browse/Forage

Latin Name

Pasture, Reclamation, Erosion, and Browse/Forage

Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Height

1.5 to 4 feet

Cool/Warm

Cool

Sun/Shade Tolerance

2 – Both

Min. Precipitation

8 to 10 inches

Seeds Per Pound

140000

Planting Rate

6-20 lbs/acre

Native/Introduced

Native

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Bunch

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

NA

USDA Sheet

https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_pssp6.pdf

Questions?

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